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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,425.58, 17,148.51 and 9,276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,425.58, 17,148.51 and 9,276.30 is: 12,802.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,425.58 : 17,148.51 = 9,276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,425.58/17,148.51 = 9,276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,425.58x = 17,148.51 × 9,276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,425.58x = 159,074,723.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,074,723.31/12,425.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,802.20

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